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Fiction Grand Master Elmore Leonard heads to the Deep South for a bracing dose of Tishomingo Blues-a wild, Leonard-esque ride featuring gamblers, mobsters, murderers, high divers, and Civil War re-enactors that the New York Times Book Review calls, "Leonard's best work since Get Shorty." Sparkling with trademark "Dutch" Leonard dialogue so sharp it could cut you, Tishomingo Blues is classic mystery, mayhem, and gritty noir fun from "the coolest, hottest...
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The definitive guide to the best strategies at the gambling table-now in a fully revised and updated fourth edition
Long recognized as the gambler's bible, The Winner's Guide to Casino Gambling has been completely revised and expanded to include new rules and strategies for every major game in the casino, including several popular new ones. This entirely updated fourth edition remains the most authoritative and comprehensive book in its field, bringing...
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Maybe We'll Make is a story about loss, motherhood, and the struggle for creative freedom amid the misery that so many aspiring musicians go through: poor concerts and protracted tours, sexual harassment and rejection, excessive drinking, and barely enough money to survive on. Prise, however, didn't give up and used her darkest circumstances to create the timeless country songs that finally made up the debut album that established her career.
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This is a 2-book combo, which has the accompanying titles:
Book 1: What is Hygge? Furthermore, how would you utilize it?
The responses to these inquiries are genuinely straightforward, however they are sufficiently convoluted to compose a short about it. That is the reason this book will offer you a few responses as to making your home a cozier play, the Danish way, regardless of whether, or maybe particularly when the weather conditions is cold and...
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Quest 1: Der Fluch des Katzenmädchens
Du und deine Freunde werdet von der Gilde in ein Dungeon geschickt. Ihr findet dort Katzen Accessoires, die einer von euch anziehen muss. Plötzlich erscheint eine Hexe und verflucht den Abenteurer, der die Katzen Accessoires trägt. Dieser wird zum Katzenmädchen.
Ihr werdet in den Dungeon eingesperrt. Um den Dungeon entkommen, müsst ihr 45 Aufgaben meistern.
Der Abenteurer, der den Katzenmädchen-Fluch verfallen...
6) Moneymaker: How an Amateur Poker Player Turned $40 into $2.5 Million at the World Series of Poker
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In 2004 the number of entrants -- and the winning pool -- at the World Series of Poker tripled, thanks in large part to Chris Moneymaker, an amateur player who came out of nowhere to win the 2003 Series, and prove to newcomers and poker pros alike that anything is possible with a chip and a chair.
Moneymaker was a young accountant from Tennessee who loved to gamble but only took up cards after college. Three years later he was playing a $40 game...
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In Play Poker Like the Pros, poker master Phil Hellmuth, Jr., demonstrates exactly how to play and win -- even if you have never picked up a deck of cards -- the modern games of poker, including: Texas Hold'em, Omaha, Seven-Card Stud, and Razz.
Phil Hellmuth, Jr., a seven-time World Champion of Poker, presents his tournament-tested strategies to beat any type of player, including:
The Jackal (crazy and unpredictable)
The Elephant (plays too many...
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It is worth mentioning that when my publisher presented me with this project, I did not hesitate for a moment. Almost as if it were a Disney movie, a memory from my youth came to mind. You see, my father always told me that if every person gave him a coin, he would be a millionaire. And that is the basis of lottery games, that each person participates with a small amount that accumulates until it becomes a millionaire.As I was telling you, when I...
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Why do people play the lottery? It's entertaining. Its fun say most of the people that I have interviewed over the last several years. Maybe so, but the main attraction is surely the large cash jackpots. Just about everybody could use a little, if not a lot of extra money and lotteries promise a lot of money. In today's uncertain economy in a world of escalating prices, stock market pandemonium and dead end jobs, millions upon millions of people...
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El juego pretende crear CULTURACIUDADANA, frente a la problemática de LA CORRUPCIÓN PUBLICA, y reducir los indicadores, pero también evidenciar las CAUSALES por las cuales los empleados y dirigentes son infractores y, sancionarlos por su reprochable conducta.La idea es identificar a los FUNCIONARIOS CORRUPTOS y retirarlos de las empresas e instituciones de gobierno.Es muy divertido porque hay casillas donde al JUGADOR lo...
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IL: MG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 7
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"When seventh-grader Mitch Sloan moves to Jonasburg, Indiana, he uses his exceptional skills in math, money, and sports statistics to make friends--but get in over his head when he starts a football betting ring." -- Publisher.
12) Jugar al póquer
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Este libro constituye la herramienta imprescindible para entender y dominar las técnicas de las principales variantes de póquer, incluyendo las que más éxito tienen en la actualidad: el Texas hold'em y el Stud 7.
Partiendo de las indicaciones básicas, facilita todas las instrucciones, consejos y ejemplos de partidas para dominar a la perfección este apasionante juego.
Una obra imprescindible para salir siempre victorioso en las partidas con...
13) The Method
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THE METHOD, A whole new betting concept on horse racing.
Finding winners at horse racing can be such a precarious task because we do not know where to find that starting point. THE METHOD, so aptly named, is the book that will give you the starting point
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Bad Beats and Lucky Draws is your down-and-dirty guide to the world of high-stakes professional poker. Phil Hellmuth, nine-time World Series of Poker Champion and author of Play Poker Like the Pros, presents a blow-by-blow account of many of poker's "clash of the titans" hands from the World Series of Poker, the World Poker Tour, and the European Tour. Phil provides insights into what the players were thinking and includes his own take on what they...
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The Red Dragon & The West Wind is the perfect introduction to this ancient game of strategy and subterfuge, covering all aspects of the two most common varieties, American and Chinese, along with an overview of other global approaches.
The book begins with the history and origin and moves on to the rules of play and ways to win and avoid essential errors as well as the etiquette to follow. With everything from clear instructions on dealing, building,...
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In "Mastering Tennis Trading: Unlocking Profitable Strategies for Success," you get a comprehensive guidebook that equips you with proven strategies, in-depth match analysis, risk management techniques, and the psychological tools needed to excel in tennis trading.Discover the secrets to profitable trading and take your skills to the next level.
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Is this a great country or what?
You can bet on the turn of the card or a roll of the dice, but also on the NFL, the NCAA, and which Olsen twin marries first. We bet $80 billion a year, the amount growing wildly as more and more people gain access to this huge American wheel of fortune. No longer quarantined in Las Vegas, gambling has become as local and convenient as our neighborhood cineplex. If there's not a casino around the corner, there's one...
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In the vast landscape of human behavior, some struggles remain hidden, overshadowed by societal norms and misconceptions. One such silent battle is that of gambling addiction-an intricate web that ensnares individuals in its grasp, affecting not only their finances but also their emotional well-being and relationships.
In this book, we embark on a journey to unravel the complexities of gambling addiction, shedding light on the signs that often go...
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Make your own luck with proven poker strategies to up your game
Looking for ways to consistently improve your poker prowess? The Poker Mind is your go-to guide for gaining a deeper understanding of the complex world of poker through mindful insights and simple techniques.
Begin your journey toward harnessing your psychological poker powers by developing your fundamentals and thought process. Figure out how to put that process to use, and learn...
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The Casino Down the Street distills a three-year study on casinos and the overall dangers of gambling addiction. Just as all of my books are based on true stories, this one is also. I decided to "get in the saddle" and gamble (despite being warned against it by my father) and soon fell into the hole (literally) of addiction. With spiritual intervention, I was able to "get on the wagon" and use all of my experiences to write this book. I hope that...
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